used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
having companions or an escort
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
fearless and daring
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
Elisha
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From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
Fannie
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From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
set up or found
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
go away from a place
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
engage in
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
and nothing more
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
Phaedra
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From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
with speed
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
do one's shopping
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
at the time that
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading There was no one found willing to carry this sorrowful intelligence to her, whom it most concerned; and she remained in total ignorance of the arrest of her husband until the next day, which being Saturday, she was looking forward, as usual, to an early closing of the shop, and a walk out into the country, to spend the night and the Sabbath with her old mother, and to comfort Valentine, when, unexpectedly, poor Phaedra, recovered in some degree from the shock she had received, and accompanied by Elisha, arrived at her daughter's humble little home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
a late time of life
From this reading The news of the arrest of Valentine spread rapidly over the city and surrounding country, creating everywhere an intense excitement, and reviving all the deep interest that had been felt two years before, at the epoch of the crime.
but in spite of that
From this reading This excitement prevailed all around Fannie, yet she knew nothing of it, or at least of its cause.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You few that love me, And dare be bold to weep for such as I-- My gentle friends and fellows, whom to leave Is only bitter to me, only dying-- Go with me, like good angels, to mine end, And when the long divorce of death falls on me, Make of your prayers one most sweet sacrifice, And lift my soul to heaven.--SHAKESPEARE.
